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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 6/26/2007 3:50:33 PM   
easton24


 

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Status: offline 		Cool thanks Spud. Hurry up and get her in the air so we can get a flight report. Then I can get some idea which engine I am going to use. Hey spitflier what engine do you have in your spitfire?

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 6/26/2007 10:42:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Some pics would be nice. I am keeping an eye on this.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/1/2007 7:51:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		I recieved the kit today. From what I seen from removing it from the box it really looks nice. The decals are already applied and the paint looks real nice. I also liked that the exhausts were already attached to the cowl. I cant wait to start working on putting her together.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/2/2007 4:48:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Getting close to finishing. Retracts work great. It includes restrictors. Get about 20 cycles out of a tank. Had to put washers under the two screws closest to the root to get it to sit paralel to the wing when retracted. No problems with the old school control rods. I did set the ele. horns at an angle for better geometry. There are no referance marks on the firewall for mounting the engine. So if you've built a couple models or had a couple of the more involved ARFs, you shouldn't have a problem here. This is a nice looking ARF. I'll get some pics if I can get the camera away from my daughter, its hers.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/2/2007 11:04:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow you made quick work of it spud37. I finally started it last night. I went ahead and started with mounting the g-26. I removed the carb and jug and was able to center it with the cowl on. Worked like a charm since they didnt put any reference lines. I had a harder time putting the blind nuts on the inside of the firewall. My hand is too big to get in there. Tonight Ill probably start on the wing. Well see how that goes.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/3/2007 2:36:43 AM   
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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/3/2007 8:24:59 PM   
SPUD37



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Status: offline 		I WAS WAITING FOR MY SLIMLINE INVERTED MUFFLER TO PUT THE ENGINE ON. GOT IT YESTERDAY. WORKING TODAY. MAY DRILL IT TOMARROW. SPUDS OUT

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/4/2007 7:59:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry there no flaps im not equip to post any pics.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/5/2007 5:46:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Okay the slimline is not the way to go with this one. Too much cutting. Just a straight pipe or a 90 deg out the side is the way to keep this cowl clean. To set the center for mounting ,just make cross on the fuel tank openning. The screws are short for the blind nuts. I used some US ardware I had laying around.
Hey no flaps I can't get a camera right now. Just remember the spits flaps were more for reducing speed as compared to lift generating flaps.
SPUDS off right

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/5/2007 12:45:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Try Macs Products in San Jose Cal , they have some great extensions for the very tight incowl fit

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/5/2007 2:34:28 PM   
SPUD37



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Status: offline 		Thanks LDM, already put the slimline in. It looks nice according to the wife, just some extra cuts for the can.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/5/2007 5:58:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Spud37 is there a way to keep the retracts closed while they are being mounted. I am trying to get the axles centered in the wheel well and I cant figure out how to keep them closed.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/8/2007 3:27:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well I finished the wing and mounted the tail surfaces and tailwheel. Can anybody explain how they mounted the front air scoop below the fueslage. I was looking to keep it removeable. The instructions stated to use a wooden dowel to screw to. I am not quite understanding what there talkin about.

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/8/2007 5:43:13 AM   
SPUD37



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Status: offline 		Retracts-set up the system, retract the gear and make your marks
I just glued my scoop

See ya

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RE: Cermark Spitfire - 7/12/2007 7:46:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well just about finished the plane just have a few odds and ends to finish up. On the retracts I had a problem with the wheels slamming shut into the wing. There is no adjustment on the valvle I received to slow down the retracts. A friend told me about using a wheel collar on the air hose to the wing to slow the air down which slows down the retraction. It worked pretty good. I ended up cutting more cowl than I like using the g 26. The carb sticks out on one side and you have the exhuast on the other. Other than that I love the way this plane looks. I still have to balance the plane. So I have not secured the battery pack yet. Has anyone flown theirs yet?

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